Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Band Skull Crusher.
The band skull crusher is a lying triceps extension performed with a resistance band anchored at floor level. It targets all three heads of the triceps and provides increasing resistance through the range of motion as the band stretches.
The Band Skull Crusher is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
